Deal Alert: The tri-band Wi-Fi 6 edition
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Deal Alert: The tri-band Wi-Fi 6 edition
Let’s build a mesh network to stay connected
Getting a Wi-Fi network set up at home can be difficult. Despite the many different solutions out there, getting a signal into every liveable nook and cranny in your house isn’t always so easy. But a mesh network is able to put fast Wi-Fi where you need it without getting complicated. And there are some great products available that are easy to set up and keep running
A mesh network is a local network topology where the networking infrastructure (nodes) connect directly, dynamically and cooperate with one another via Wi-Fi to efficiently route data from/to connected devices. This allows you to cover a wide area with fewer nodes or go bigger and faster by installing more nodes.
This week we look at some two-node, tri-band, mesh networking solutions from different vendors that are out on the market today. A dual-band router offers two wireless networks, one operating on the 2.4GHz band and the other on 5GHz. Tri-band routers have three wireless signals, one at 2.4GHz and two on the 5GHz band. To further future-proof your network, we also looked at Wi-Fi 6 capable mesh systems.
ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) AX6600 Tri-band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (2 Pack)
Besides the Wi-Fi 6 and tri-band capabilities, this ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) AX6600 comes with free lifetime AiProtection Pro service by Trend Micro. This is a built-in security system that helps protect your network from attacks, malware, and viruses. There are parental controls for parents to manage and monitor their children's online activities. It has a total speed of 6,600Mbps (6.6Gbps). Get it now with same-day delivery from Gain City for S$775 and save 3% off the regular price of S$799.
Read our news on the launch in 2019 here.
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Linksys Velop MX5300 Tri-Band AX10600 [Pack of 2]
There are a number of key features to this Linksys Velop MX5300. First is Linksys Shield that gives greater control of your network to control and protect your family against online security risks with filtered content, managed screen time on specific devices, and even pausing the internet during family time. Second, is Linksys Aware. This is a WiFi motion-sensing subscription service that uses your existing Intelligent Mesh WiFi network to sense motion without the use of cameras or additional hardware, ensuring privacy and security throughout your home. In terms of speed, the Velop delivers 1,147Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, and 1,733Mbps on the 5GHz band, and 2,400Mbps on the second 5GHz band that acts as the system's backhaul.
Get it now and enjoy free shipping for S$888 and save 22% from the regular price of S$1,138. Shopee also has additional vouchers available online.
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Netgear Orbi RBK752 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
The Netgear Orbi RBK752 is fast. It has a two-stream 2.4GHz network running at 300Mbps per stream, and a two-stream 5GHz network running at 600Mpbs per stream. The wireless backhaul that connects the systems together is a four-stream 5GHz dedicated network running also at 600Mbps per stream. Netgear is also working together with BitDefender to protect your devices, home network and content. Netgear Armor provides multi-layered cybersecurity on all connected devices. Save 13% off the regular price of S$799 if you buy it now at S$699 from Amazon Singapore. You’ll also enjoy free delivery.
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Editor's note and disclaimer: The deals are not an endorsement or recommendation of the product from the editorial team. Instead, the listed items present themselves as a good deal based on the novelty factor and how much of a discount it is being offered from standard retail pricing at the time of publishing. Please note that we are not responsible in any way if you're unable to secure the listed offer due to errors on our part or should the offers expire by the time you've checked them.
